Malaysia, Cambodia enable instant cross-border QR payments - BNM
BNM says consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments under this initiative.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Don't be duped by scammers providing eMADANI cash out
Fahmi Fadzil has advised the public not to be duped by scammers providing cash-out of eMADANI credit of RM100.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Eligible Malaysians can redeem eMadani credit from today
The applicant need to complete an electronic identity verification with their selected e-wallet provider before applying an eMADANI credit.
Mon Dec 04 2023
No charges imposed on DuitNow QR merchants at present, says Maybank
Rest assured that all merchants may continue to accept Duitnow QR payments with no charge, as is the practice today, Maybank said.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Malaysia, Singapore launch cross-border QR code payments connectivity
This payment linkage will allow customers to make retail payments by scanning DuitNow QR and NETS QR codes, BNM and MAS said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
'Say their names' - Families urge Blinken to use China trip to free US detainees
The Dui Hua Foundation estimates there are more than 200 Americans in China alone who are wrongfully detained or facing coercive measures.
Thu Jan 19 2023
BNM launches e-Duit campaign, focus on e-payment education
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched the e-Duit campaign that highlights the aspect of education to protect the money of e-payment users.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Critical for Malaysia to have efficient cross-border payment to support trade - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said BNM is now pursuing multiple efforts on many fronts such as by linking DuitNow, its fast payment system, with ASEAN.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Lorry driver pleads not guilty to DUI over crash that killed cop
A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today on a charge with driving under the influence of drug, resulting in a road crash that caused the death of a policeman last Friday.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Sukuk Prihatin a good idea, avoids borrowing from external banks - DON
The Sukuk Prihatin programme, which is open to Malaysians aged 18 years and above, enables the government to avoid borrowing from commercial lenders, especially from external banks.
Wed Aug 19 2020
The case for harsher penalties for drunk drivers
Cabinet to approve an amendment of the Road Transport Act allowing for harsher penalties against those found to be driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Singapore Election: Sample count shows PAP to retain power, taking 83 of total 93 seats
These early results, as of 1 am Saturday, are based on a sample count at the start of the counting process. The margin of error is four per cent.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Seven men arrested for DUI in Petaling Jaya
They were arrested during checks on 360 vehicles, involving 375 road users, during the operation.
Mon Jun 08 2020
Different but not any less raya
When life gives us lemon, we make lemonade. When we have to celebrate Hari Raya in the lockdown mode, we revive it.
Wed May 27 2020
Remand extension for DUI driver who rammed policeman at roadblock
Selangor criminal investigation department chief, Senior Asst Comm (SAC) Datuk Fadzil Ahmat, said in a statement that the application was made this morning.
Mon May 11 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024